David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the other hand, I support colleagues' remarks regarding the retirement of the Clerk of the Dáil, Mr. Kieran Coghlan, with whom I served for many years. He is a classic example of the best kind of parliamentary officer, being quiet, totally professional and widely knowledgeable. I wish him well in his retirement. I also take this opportunity, on the last day of the session, to express my thanks to the staff of the House who, despite very poor resources and backup, do an excellent job and are thoroughly professional. Likewise, the staff of the Oireachtas Library do an outstanding job in circumstances where they do not enjoy the support and technical advantages they should. We should be very grateful for their level of professional expertise.